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kirsika
Overall
I wish I had known...
Just that all worrying was totally pointless. I had the best year of my life and everything worked out amazingly well.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The work and activities at the International Centre was great through the year. Also the location and the opportunities for travel (to the Rockies, hiking, skiing etc.) were great.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
I recommend you to go there a few weeks earlier than the term starts, as you can enjoy the summer & all the festivals in Edmonton. Also it's easier to find a cheap accommodation when you start looking before everybody else :)
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Manuela G
Overall
I wish I had known...
That it is really THAT cold :)
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Take part in as many activities as you can, you won't regret it!!
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
It was just great, I recommend everybody to go on exchange!!
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Heinz M
Academic
Course recommendations
It is always helpful to check experience reports from previous exchange students. They provide interesting information about courses and teachers. I recommend to enroll in a course only after having checked the syllabus in order not to experience any unwelcome surprises.
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
In my opinion academic life is very workintense as you have to write a lot of papers and you have to study hard for the midterms and finals. But if you set up a schedule and stick to it, you should be successful.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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Sabine K
Overall
I wish I had known...
Edmonton Oilers is the icehockey-team of Edmonton
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
They should extend the one-day beer garden festival on campus at the end of the winter term to a 2-day festival :-)
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Take the chance and travel through Canada and the States: I've been to the national parks in BC, Vancouver, Toronto, NY, ... and it was awesome.
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bejoe
Overall
I wish I had known...
That it can be very warm in Canada (Edmonton) in April and May, didn't bring any non-winter clothing.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
It is a very good university with a good teaching system. I learned a lot in this term.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
This term at the U of A was a great time and I can just recommend it to everybody! Don't fear the winter!! Though it is very cold, the dry air makes it feel warmer. I didn't need other winter clothing than home in Austria! The U of A is a great university, I would always return to Edmonton!
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Heinz M
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
The convenience of living directly on campus should not be underestimated. It facilitates integration attempts and enforces a more vivid community life!
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Personal comments
The International House on the Campus of the U of A was great way to live although cleanliness could have been better and the room space was pretty limeted. But what makes this facility so special is its community, the people who live in there and the international spirit that can be felt in every corner of this house!!!
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